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Josh Barnes is an AFL and sport reporter with News Sport and CODE Sports, who has previously worked as the Geelong Advertiser’s Chief Footy Writer and with Leader Newspapers.

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AFL

MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022: 2022 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans at the MCG. Mitch Duncan of the Geelong Cats celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart

Veteran Cat racing the round 1 clock with calf injury

With Jack Henry ruled out of round 1, another experienced head could follow as the Cat runs his way through a minor setback.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Jack Henry of the Cats receives attention from a trainer during the AFL Match Simulation between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium on February 23, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Key Cat bound for surgery, to miss start of the season

A Queensland specialist has not handed down good news to an important key position player, who will go under the knife on a worrying foot injury.

Paralympics

Geelong's Phoebe Mitchell, 25, will be taking part to raise money to provide people with disabilities the chance to learn to swim or enjoy the water safely. Picture Jay Town.

Swimming great hangs up the goggles after 74 world records

One of Geelong’s greatest ever in the water, Phoebe Mitchell broke 74 world records in a spectacular 20-year run in the pool.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats reacts during the AFL Match Simulation between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium on February 23, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘Embrace the change’: How new captain is key to Cats flag charge

There is no standing still this year at Geelong as the club moves forward with its flag defence and Patrick Dangerfield’s ascension to the captaincy is part of the club’s evolution.

Local Sport

Every Melbourne Country Week squad

Regional Victoria’s best cricketers will descend on the city for Melbourne Country Week starting today. Here are the players with the honour of representing their local association.

AFL

Cats training + academy photo. Ollie Dempsey and Mitch Knevitt.

How ‘friendly rivalry’ is pushing young Cats to next level

These two Geelong teens are neck-and-neck at training, carrying on the hard work that started months ago.

Local Sport

Cricket . BPCA A2: Winchelsea v Drysdale payed at WinchelseaDrysdale bowler Blake Dobbin sends one down to Winchelsea batsman Nick BellmanPicture: Mark Wilson

Country Week locked in as BPCA names strong squad

The BPCA’s Country Week ultimatum has been met, with the league set to field a star-studded group later this month.

Women's Basketball

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Sara Blicavs of the Flyers in action during the round 11 WNBL match between UC Capitals and Southside Flyers at the National Convention Centre Canberra, on January 21, 2023, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

‘On the cards’: Could Blicavs make shock code switch?

As she eyes off another Olympics push, Sara Blicavs has hinted she could swap the basketball for another code and potentially follow in the footsteps of her star brother.

A-League

Matthew Spiranovic is loving life with the Melbourne Victory. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Ex-Socceroo and Geelong great hangs up the boots

One of Geelong’s greatest ever soccer exports has called an end to his glittering 17-year career.

Local Sport

Premier cricket: Geelong v Greenvale. Geelong Keeper Liam Blackford appeals. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Heartache after Liam Blackford tons up for Australia

Geelong rising star Liam Blackford played the innings of his life for Australia in a tough chase against England. But he was left heartbroken by how it ended.

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